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  ~ PROMISES RAPID INDUSTRIALISATION OF STATE* Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) frontrunner for the Anambra governorship election, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, reiterated his belief that Anambra can be the most significant industrial hub in Africa if the state elects a visionary and transformation leader come November.  Mr Ozigbo made the assertion when he took a tour of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) factory in Nnewi, Anambra State. He purchased an IVM pick-up truck during the visit, demonstrating his belief in the Innoson and made-in-Nigeria products.  He declared that purchasing an Innoson vehicle shows that he "walks his talk" and "puts his money where his mouth is".  While speaking during the visit, Ozigbo hailed the Founder and CEO of the Innoson Group, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, as a pioneer who is taking steps to actualise the great possibilities in Nigeria and Africa.  According to the respected business leader, Chief Chukwuma exe...

  ~ EXTOLS CHROME GROUP CHAIR FOR HIS OUTSTANDING  GENEROSITY    The Distinguished Senator representing Anambra South and National Leader of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah stated this earlier on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, while attending the commissioning of an Ultramodern Hall donated to Rotary Club International by the founder & CEO of Chrome Group, Sir. Dr. Emeka Offor at the Rotary International District 9125 Center, Abuja. Senator Ubah hailed Sir Offor for his laudable efforts towards the advancement of the human race.  While making a brief remark at the event, Dr. Ubah noted that Sir. Dr. Emeka Offor's benevolence is nothing short of utter kindness and love for humanity.  Senator Ubah recalled that Sir Emeka Offor had in the past  made generous contributions of over $3.5 million (USD) to numerous Rotary Club programmes; donated medical equipment and books worth over $30 million (USD) to hospitals and academic institut...

  ~ Redeploys CP Abutu Yaro to Imo Command, 5 other CPs affected The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc has ordered the posting of CP Abutu Yaro, fdc to Imo State as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the State. The posting of the new CP is in furtherance of efforts by the Police leadership towards strengthening security, tackling violent crimes and enhancing optimal coordination of policing operations within the State. CP Abutu Yaro, a fellow of the National Defence College and the immediate-past Commissioner of Police, Zamfara State Command, is an operationally-minded Cop. By this new development, Abutu Yaro takes over from CP Nasiru Mohammed who has been redeployed to Western Port Authority, Lagos. In the same vein, Zamfara State Police Command now has a new Commissioner of Police. He is CP Hussaini Rabiu. Other Commissioners of Police affected by the new posting and redeployment are: CP John Amadi, mni who has been posted fro...

The former Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Chief Rommy Okoli (The Messanger) has joined the November 6 governorship race under the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). Chief Okoli's declaration of interest and message of hope was released by his Goodness Campaign Office, an Initiative for Peace and Development of Anambra State. "Beloved, remember that the naked need to be clothed and the afflicted need comfort. Think of the sick, the poor, the hungry, the motherless babies, orphans, widows, the less privileged and the hopeless. Show them love, mercy and do something good today for a better society." The former council boss said that his governorship aspiration is hinged on the premise above. He said that never again shall the cry of the poor be forsaken under his watch as the governor of Anambra State. Chief Okoli promised to wipe away the tears of Ndi Anambra who have suffered for so long. "I promise and pledge in th...

By Reuben Abati Fr Ejike Mbaka, Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu attracts controversy the way flies are attracted to dung. He is completely unfazed about it. He comes across as a priest who does not mind what Pope Francis once referred to as “the sin of scandal”. Last week, Fr. Mbaka stirred the hornet’s nest again when he announced to his congregation that he had changed his mind about President Muhammadu Buhari, or perhaps he had received another message from God to the effect that if Nigeria’s President Buhari does not resign for failing to find a solution to Nigeria’s problems, he should be impeached. Fidelity Leaderboard This came as a rude shock to many. Fr. Mbaka was a staunch supporter of President Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 and 2019 general elections. He used his pulpit to campaign for the APC. In 2015, he openly opposed then incumbent President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan. He would later clai...

The chairman, Board of Trustees, Nnewi Professionals, Prof. Obi Bertrand Nwosu, has called on political parties to consider Old Nnewi in the political arithmeticn on who becomes the next governor of Anambra state.  In a press conference in Nnewi today, Nwosu noted that the best way for the zone to produce Anambra governor come 2022 was for the zone to be united and work as one united strong force, which has started in earnest and therefore called on the major political parties of APGA,PDP, APC, and YPP to consider Old Nnewi on whom they will give there ticket.   He however stated that “Anambra South must work as a team because; other zones and towns in Anambra are also eyeing the governorship seat. Power is not given; it is taken. Power is not given in platter of gold; therefore, this time around, we cannot afford to be outplayed this time around,” he said.   Nwosu further suggested that Nnewi, having contributed immensely to the socio-economic development of An...

Valentine Ozigbo, a Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, has hailed the Nigerian press as critical in developing the country and Nigeria's democracy. In a statement marking World Press Day, issued from his office in Udoka Estate, Awka, the capital of Anambra State, on Monday, May 3, 2021, Mr Ozigbo called for total press freedom in the country while describing the media as "the defenders of our democracy". An international finance expert, Ozigbo, the immediate Past President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, called for strategic institutional investment in the media, stressing the importance of the media in nation-building.   "Today, I celebrate the Nigerian press for their resilience and commitment to the professional and the development of Nigeria," Ozigbo said. "Our journalists operate under some of the harshest work conditions in the world, yet they continue to play their role in building Nigeria and growing our democracy. "I commend t...

  … camp busted in Oguta  … 31-year-old arrested after killing policemen at Umutanze – Police source An investigation by Vanguard yesterday revealed that over twelve unknown gunmen have been arrested in Imo state, linked to the series of attacks on police formations and Owerri Correctional Center. Vanguard gathered in Owerri, that the arrests started with the bursting of one of their camps four days ago, in Oguta local government area of Imo State, by security operatives. This followed another of the unknown gunmen, arrested in Ihitte Uboma Local government area, whose name was given as Izuchukwu Ohaeri. Furthermore, Vanguard was told that arrests have been made in their different camps and meeting venue from where the unknown gunmen take off to carry out their operations of killings and burning of police stations. According to a police source, explained to Vanguard that, “On 17/04/2021 at Ihitte Uboma local government area at about 02:26 pm, operatives as a follow up of an at...

Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) frontrunner in the 2021 governorship election, on Sunday, May 2, 2021, joined the Roman Catholic faithful worldwide to mark this year's Fathering Sunday.  While speaking to journalists at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Fegge, Onitsha, where he worshipped, Mr Ozigbo acknowledged the crucial role that father's play in the family and the society describing fathers as "indispensable providers and protectors of our communities." "Fathers play a significant role in the family and society. They are the pillars that shape our mindset, character, and intellect from the moment we are born," Ozigbo said.  "There's sufficient evidence to show that an active father figure positively impacts the development of children by way of increased intellectual capabilities, cognitive development, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence.  "One of the greatest blessings of my life is to be the son of a headmaster an...

Senator Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has commended workers for there commiment towards national development. He made this assertion during this year's Workers day celebration yesterday. He said that workers day is purely celebrated to pay tribute and honour to the contributions made by the workers towards the betterment of various institutions and consequently our society. Undoubtedly, the Nigerian workforce remains one of the most dedicated, resilient and hardworking in the world; they remain key drivers of our country’s economy. He stressed that May day is a day for sober reflection and review of our past activities with a view to fashioning a new path to progress for the emancipation of Nigerian workers. He said that this year's celebration provides an opportunity to assess current local and international issues important to workers and Nigeria’s trade unions movement. Our goal must be to build a cohesive workforce driven by professionalism, projects performance and zero toleranc...

The African Democratic Congress yesterday 1st May 2021, held it's state congress to elect party officers to run the affairs of the party for the next 4 years. While delivering his keynote address the state chairman of ADC, Comrade Patrick Obianyo(JP) stated that the congress of ADC is unique in many ways, because it is coming at a critical period in the political history of Anambra state and Nigeria in general.  He stressed that all over Nigeria, there are calls for serious leadership and how we have arrived at this sorry state in the history of Nigeria. He further lamented that our socio political and economic systems are crumbling at an alarming rate with no solution in sight. He however stated that with the congress of ADC done and dusted that the party is poised towards making Anambra state the ijele if Africa with an ADC governor steering the ship of leadership in the state. He stressed that with ADC in power, Anambra will witness rapid and massive industrialization, which wil...